It was discussed with the director and infant staff that the use of fiber filled toys, pillows, fabrics, etc should not be used in cribs or during tummy time. The American Association of Pediatrics has updated their safe sleep guidelines which include, but is not limited to: ?keep soft objects or loose bedding out of the crib. This includes pillows, blankets, and bumper pads.? The guidelines also recommend avoiding the overheating of infants. To review these guidelines in its entirety, please visit www.healthychildren.org.
Medication was also discussed with the director. When accepting medication into the center, please ensure that both the parent portion and physician portion of the authorization forms match in dosage and duration and any other special instruction.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 9:45am-12:00pm. A sample of 5 children and 4 staff records were reviewed in addition to 5 medications. Transportation and field trips was also discussed. Children were observed during circle time, playing table top toys and leaving for a field trip. Infants were observed sleeping in cribs. One baby was observed during tummy time.

Based on a record review the center failed to ensure all required information was kept for each staff person.
Evidence:
Out of 4 children's records reviewed, child #4 did not have the complete addresses for the 2 required emergency contacts.

Plan of Correction:

All child files will be verified by 8/30/16. All current families will have 1 week to bring items needed to make files complete. All new families will complete a paperwork appointment with a file checklist. No families will be permitted to start without a complete file. DM will inspect new child files on every visit for compliance.

Standard #:

22VAC40-185-70-A

Description:

Based on a record review the center failed to ensure all required information was kept for each staff person.
Evidence:
Staff #1 was hired on 05/16/16 as a program leader. There was no written documentation in staff #1's record that she possessed the qualifications of her job title as program leader.

Plan of Correction:

staff 1: Transcript is from TCC and has a school identifier code, address, and student ID code. Staff has over 48 semester hours and 12 credits in ECE which qualifies her. Staff has requested an official transcript that has an email address or stamp to show it is official. As of 7-25-16 official transcript is in hand.

Standard #:

22VAC40-185-280-B

Description:

Based on observation the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were kept n a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. If a key is used, the key shall not be accessible to the children.
Evidence:
1. In the preschool room there was an unlocked cabinet that contained the following chemicals: 4 spray bottles containing disinfectant spray, 1 air deodorizer and 1 small bottle of dish soap.
2. The laundry room located in the main hallway was unlocked. The laundry room contained the following chemicals: 3 gallon bottles of liquid detergent , 4 bottles of general cleaner, 3 bleach spray bottles and 2 gallon bottles of bleach.

Plan of Correction:

All areas in center containing chemicals will be locked at all times and checked by center safety captain during daily checklists as well as checked by management when truing up throughout the day. DM will inspect for compliance on school visits.

Standard #:

22VAC40-185-290-3

Description:

Based on observation the center failed to ensure all electrical outlets had protective covers.
Evidence:
In the infant room there was one electrical outlet on a surge protector that was not covered. The outlet was on top of a table next to the refrigerator.

Plan of Correction:

All outlets will be checked to ensure covers during weekly safety audits. A cover was immediately added.

Standard #:

22VAC40-185-430-I

Description:

Based on observation the center failed to ensure personal articles were individually assigned.
Evidence:
In the 3-4 year-old room there was an unlocked cabinet that contained lip balm and a small circular tin of hand salve. Neither personal articles were individualy assigned.

Plan of Correction:

all cabinets have had locks added. Staff have been trained on labeling personal items and keeping them in the locked cabinet at all time. We will be ensuring compliance through the classroom checklists that are done daily. Management will be inspecting throughout the week for compliance.

Standard #:

22VAC40-191-60-C-2

Description:

Based on a record review and observation the center failed toe deny continued employment when an employee did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1, hired on 05/16/16 and Staff #2, hired on 06/06/16 did not have documentation of a child protective services central registry check within 30 days of employment. Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 left for a field trip with 24 children in care at the time of inspection.
2. Staff #3, hired on 06/06/16 did not have documentation of a child protective services central registry check within 30 days of employment. Staff #3 was working at the time of inspection.

Plan of Correction:

Staff 1 and Staff 2 had cps checks that were stamped and received within the 30 day time line. However, the state did not sign them. They were sent back for the state to finish processing. Going forward all background checks will be 100% inspected upon receipt to school. DM will be inspecting all new staff files on every visit for compliance. Staff 3 check came in that night. From the stamps from the state it shows it was sent and received within the employees 30 days. When we followed up via phone they stated they are extremely behind and would not put that in writing and told us not to resend it was on it's way. It was stamped validated on 7-11-16 and sent to school and received on 7-12-16

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